New Chevy "Nubira" Spy Pics

[AG3]

Originally Posted by lio45

That Buick Excelle in the Polish thread looks like a carbon copy of the current Civic, esp. the Japanese version...

Thats because its a chop based on the Civic sedan.

[Bravada]

1. It is not an Opel - it appears to be smaller than the current Astra sedan (and similarly-sized Civic sedan), and also for Opel the sedan was somewhat of an afterthought. I expect the Chevrolets, once grown-up to be on par with global competition, to replace the likes of "Chevrolet Vectra" in Brazil and Astra Classic / Astra C sedan in New Europe and Opel to concentrate on "traditional" European market, which means no compact sedan.

Anyhoo, it would be strange to see Opel test sedan first before the hatch.

2. That said, the fact that they are using a dash design reminiscent of the "new Opel style" as seen in the GTC concept and new Insignia spy shots, leaves me worried - there might be too little differentiaton between Opels and Chevrolets (perhaps intentionally, for GM to be able to swap badges accross markets, but that's not something I like). I am also not a big fan of this huge hazard lights button (which should be red anyway IMHO)

3. The fact that the vehicle is still smaller than the most recent examples of the ever-growing compact sedan species gives a good argument to the Gamma theory IMHO. The, supposedly-Gamma-based, Grande Punto gave birth to a compact-sized Fiat Linea sedan, so...

[Butz]

Originally Posted by Evo69

I like the console, looks great.

The interior does look good.

[lio45]

Originally Posted by AG3

Thats because its a chop based on the Civic sedan.

That's hilarious!

I can't read Polish, so I had no idea where these pics were from.

Well, it goes to show I've a good eye for these things...

[macrew]

Originally Posted by lio45

That's hilarious!

I can't read Polish, so I had no idea where these pics were from.

Well, it goes to show I've a good eye for these things...

HI,Upstairs. Actually these spy photoes from China, you do need not read Polish,but u have to read Chinese, and here I will give u the following link as http://auto.sohu.com/20071205/n253805548.shtml. Just Referring to it!

Moreover, this new Generation is called New Chevy Nubira,and it is reported would be launched at Begin of 2009 , A brand new Compact A class sedan with the size of 4480*1725*1450 & WB=2600 ,equipped with 1.6L ,1.6T(120kw,230N.M) AND 1.8 gasoline Engine.

[The Law]

I'd say bring it here as Pontiac G3 for Mazda 3.

unless they plan on adding some Wtcc style to the Pontiac version to bet Ford to the verve concept.even though the Chevy Wtcc concept came out 1st.Most people only care about what hits the market 1st and rest are copies.

[Uligar]

Originally Posted by Bravada

1. It is not an Opel - it appears to be smaller than the current Astra sedan (and similarly-sized Civic sedan), and also for Opel the sedan was somewhat of an afterthought. I expect the Chevrolets, once grown-up to be on par with global competition, to replace the likes of "Chevrolet Vectra" in Brazil and Astra Classic / Astra C sedan in New Europe and Opel to concentrate on "traditional" European market, which means no compact sedan.

Anyhoo, it would be strange to see Opel test sedan first before the hatch.

2. That said, the fact that they are using a dash design reminiscent of the "new Opel style" as seen in the GTC concept and new Insignia spy shots, leaves me worried - there might be too little differentiaton between Opels and Chevrolets (perhaps intentionally, for GM to be able to swap badges accross markets, but that's not something I like). I am also not a big fan of this huge hazard lights button (which should be red anyway IMHO)

3. The fact that the vehicle is still smaller than the most recent examples of the ever-growing compact sedan species gives a good argument to the Gamma theory IMHO. The, supposedly-Gamma-based, Grande Punto gave birth to a compact-sized Fiat Linea sedan, so...

1. Yes, it is not an OPEL ! It is definitely the new Daewoo/Chevrolet Nubira !

2. The Dash looks similar to the Opel Design, but the Astra Dash will look more like the Insignia !

3. On the pics it seems to be that the car is smaller, but it isnt. The Nubira
will use the same Delta II platform as the other Cars, too. (Astra, 9-1,
etc. )

I saw them driving around my Hometown! I think Opel is using them as Mule Cars for the next Astra!

[Bravada]

Originally Posted by macrew

Moreover, this new Generation is called New Chevy Nubira,and it is reported would be launched at Begin of 2009 , A brand new Compact A class sedan with the size of 4480*1725*1450 & WB=2600 ,equipped with 1.6L ,1.6T(120kw,230N.M) AND 1.8 gasoline Engine.

2600 mm is exactly the current Nubira/Lacetti (J200) wheelbase - and that of the original Nubira too, actually. The current Astra (GM2700/3000) has a wheelbase of 2614 mm in the shorter form (sedan, Caravan and Zafira have them longer), while the Delta-based Cobalt is around 2620 mm. Go figure

[Col Klink]

Looks like a Civic, blah.

[TriShield]

Barf

[AG3]

Still no update on the Optra/Cobalt replacement?

[vonVeezelsnider]

If It looks like an awful lot like the new Sonata that just came out...

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/f...signed-in-ame/

But It's not the same car, making this worse.

Compare for yourselves...

[Uligar]

Originally Posted by raygamhu

I have a question about the new generation Chevy Nubira...
What engines will the Asian and European versions use?
Will the Ecotec engines like the 90hp 1.4 liter Twin Port, 115hp 1.6 liter VVT & 140hp 1.8 liter VVT replace the older E-TEC and D-TEC engines used by the current GMDAT Optra/Lacetti?

It seems that in Europe it will have the improved next generation of the existing 1,6 L and 1,8 L GM DAT engines, also the existing 2,0 L diesel from GM DAT, but due to the fact that it will be on the Delta II the strongest version (150 HP) will be probably available.

I only know the engines for the new Astra:

1.4 9ohp, 1.6 115hp, 1.8 14ohp, 1.4T 125?hp, 1.6T 18ohp, 2.oT 22ohp and maybe 24o or 26o for OPC/VRX/Redline
1.3TD 9ohp, 1.7TD 11ohp, 1.7TD 125hp, 2.oTD 16ohp and maybe lata 19ohp

Don't know if Chevy will use the same Engines for Europe market.

[pumpkinman]

These are some spyshots of all new nubira/lacetti/optra of GMDAT from Korea.

It will debut late this year in Korea.

[I-Love-Pontiac]

Is this thing coming to America? This is probably the best looking car I have seen come out of GMDAT.